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In the dynamic landscape of planning, ethics emerges as an indispensable compass, guiding professionals through the complexities of decision-making. As societal expectations evolve, the imperative for ethical considerations in the planning profession becomes more pronounced than ever.
The PIBC webinar on "Ethics and Professionalism for Planners" delivers a straightforward informative session, which will let the audience gain a deeper understanding of the ethical foundations that guide effective planning practices. This webinar is for planning professionals and those seeking to become a professional planner, including planning students.
The webinar offers an engaging learning experience:
- Delving into the ethical foundations that underpin effective planning practices. We will journey through ethical principles, understanding their role as a compass in complex decision-making scenarios.
- From practical applications to philosophical perspectives, the webinar explores the National Code of Ethics, emphasizing its role in shaping Canadian planning practices.
- Navigating contemporary ethical challenges faced by planners through real-life scenarios with engaging Q&A.
- Shedding light on the complaint filing process, emphasizing transparency by sharing a decade's worth of complaint data received by PIBC.
- Insights on staying informed about planning resources, supporting members ongoing professional development.
Our Speakers
Alex Taylor RPP, MCIP
Manager of Parks Planning, Research & Design, City of Surrey
PIBC Professional Conduct Review Committee Chair
PIBC Board of Directors (2019-2025)
Jacqueline East RPP, MCIP
Executive Director, Mount Douglas Seniors Housing
Community Planner, Perspectives Planning
PIBC Professional Conduct Review Committee Member
Jacqueline’s planning practice spans three decades through the fields of urban, rural and regional planning, economic and community development. She currently serves as Executive Director in the non-profit housing sector while continuing her consulting work through Perspectives Planning, supporting organizations to achieve their community development aspirations. Her current interests include explorations of what the professional practice of a planner of settler lineage might look like and how we might get there. In 2024, she completed her Doctor of Design with a dissertation Colonial Zoning, Community Equity, and the Planner: A Guide for Communities to Address Resident Exclusion Resulting from an Institutionalized Relationship with Land.
James Stiver RPP, MCIP
Director of Planning, Building and Development, City of Maple Ridge
Associate Integrated Economic Solutions Inc.
PIBC Professional Conduct Review Committee Member
James Stiver RPP, MCIP is the Director of Planning, Building, and Development at the City of Maple Ridge. He holds degrees in Urban and Regional Planning and Local Economic Development and has been a planner and city builder for over 30 years. He has been a proud RPP for more than 25 years.
